7-Dehydrocholesterol acetate

CAS: 1059-86-5

Ref. 3D-FD179373

Información del producto

• Nombre: 7-Dehydrocholesterol acetate
• Marca: Biosynth
• Descripción: 7-Dehydrocholesterol acetate is a vitamin D analog that is used in the treatment of hypervitaminosis D. It has been shown to be effective for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, hypocalcemia, and hyperparathyroidism. 7-Dehydrocholesterol acetate is also used as a feed additive in livestock production to prevent the vitamin D deficiency that can occur with high dietary concentrations of hydrogen bond donors such as carbonyl groups. The mechanism of action is not yet known, but it has been hypothesized that this drug acts by activation of vitamin D receptors on cell surfaces. This drug has also been shown to have anticancer activity and may be useful for treating various types of cancer.

Propiedades químicas

• Peso molecular: 426.67 g/mol
• Fórmula: C₂₉H₄₆O₂
• Pureza: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Forma: Powder